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Technological advancements were high on the discussion agenda at last month’s Future of Transportation Summit in Chicago. Co-sponsored with Uber Freight, the event brought together transportation and logistics industry leaders to talk about the transformative trends and innovations that are reshaping the way we move. Check out our key takeaways: https://bit.ly/4cJYDyh Authors: David Hanfland and Stefan Simonetti

70 percent of customer-centric transformations under-deliver or fail to meet their goals. Check out how robust master #data management practices can help reduce obsolete inventory and improve operational efficiency to maximize ROI across the #product life cycle: https://bit.ly/4bFRqON Authors: Glyn Heatley, Michael Norejko, Alper Gunaydin, and Hitesh Patel

We recently co-hosted Digital Procurement Day – Together for Digital Procurement with Roche, uniting over 30 leaders to discuss the advancements and collaborative power of digital procurement. The event included a key note presentation by Kearney partner Shakil Nathoo on the essentials of transformation (e.g. rationale, funding, product-market fit, strategies). Kearney partner Sebastian Drescher also facilitated an engaging panel, Collaboration with Start-ups, that explored the synergies and hurdles in fostering procurement innovation through corporate and start-up partnerships. Thank you to all the attendees, speakers, and contributors for making our Digital Procurement Day an overwhelming success!

Curious about the leap from top consultancy to green energy entrepreneurship? Meet Mark Page, an entrepreneur and Kearney alum who embraced new challenges, sustainability, and the crucial role of renewable energy in combating climate change. Discover how resilience, commercial savvy, and a commitment to diversity can create impactful change: https://bit.ly/45NX8Nl

To unlock data’s full potential, leaders must build a data culture from the top down. At the CDOIQ Symposium in Boston on July 18 from 11:00–11:45 a.m. ET, Anjali Bansal be giving a talk entitled “Transforming organizational culture: embed D&A in your DNA” along with Malcolm Hawker of Profisee, during which they will explore this topic and share some key actions that leaders can take. We would love to see you there! Register here: https://bit.ly/3S4WyFk

Kearney Manager Robin Bachmann recently took the stage at Sticks & Stones, Europe’s largest LGBTQ+ job fair, to represent Kearney as a Proud Original and deliver a keynote on "The Cost of Being Yourself." "Representing Kearney at Sticks & Stones is always a great inspiration for me," says Robin. "I learn so much from the wonderful people I meet, about how they champion diversity in their companies and connect with LGBTQI+ candidates." Discover more about our #KearneyProudNetwork: https://bit.ly/4cxvzdK #SXSBerlin24

Kearney’s new study delves into the transformation journeys of #manufacturing companies. Drawing from data provided by more than 200 managers across diverse sectors, we explore the challenges faced during automation and digitalization efforts. Check out the key insights in our report: https://bit.ly/45AVgr3 Authors: Marc Lakner, Meltem Göksu Kandemir, and Daniel Stengel

Despite the global software market's slowdown, software companies continue to expand their R&D budgets. As innovation becomes vital in the face of declining revenue growth, Vidisha Suman, Jasleen Bhasin, and Pranav Sharma share three key lessons in making R&D more productive: https://bit.ly/3WdxCOj

Supply planning transformation is a complex and dynamic project. By focusing on these three key solution areas, you can steer your initiative back on track: 1. Vision alignment 2. Functional excellence 3. Change management Learn more about each action area to achieve transformation goals: https://bit.ly/3zcZzN0 Authors: Ingo Schröter, Harneet Singh, and Tobias Peter

Food CPGs often have excess #inventory, leading to product returns and stockouts. We've compiled five tactics to help companies reduce #product waste while making their #supplychains more efficient. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cF1Ije Authors: Corey Chafin and Viraja Ramanujam